hair lock, scalp

hair lock, scalp

hair lock, scalp

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Introduction

A human hair braid with attached silver ring brooches exchanged with the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago; part of Wyman collection, Odawa.

Nation of Maker: Odawa
Nation of Origin

stated on catalogue card

Date Made or Date Range: 1750 to 1820
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

stated on the catalogue card

Materials

human hair, silver ring brooches, red pigment

Techniques or Format

A braid of human hair with attached silver ring brooches and on the opposite side remainder of red stain.

Dimensions: 22 × 0 × 0 cm
Condition: poor, corroded and soiled
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

The Odawa moved to "Cross Village" in 1742 from Michilimackinack, but trade silver became not a common commodity after the mid 18th century.

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: IV-B-7565
GKS Reference Number: 1095
Record Creation Context

Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.

Copyright

Associated burial goods

Approximate Place of Origin
Source of Information about Places

stated as grave-find at Cross Village, Lake Michigan (L'Arbre Croche)

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